In which stage of a group's development would the following interaction most likely occur?
Leader:"Shall we begin?"
Client 1: "Why do you ask us if we want to begin?"
Client 2: "You ought to just tell us what you want us to do.".
Leader: "You seem irritated.".
Client 3: "We thought someone in this group would give us help with our problems, but you do not
give us any answers.".
a. Preorientation
b. Initial phase
c. Working phase
d. Termination
C
In the working phase issues of power and control surface. Members of the group may challenge the
leader and display anger with the leader for not providing autocratic leadership. In its own way this
behavior helps the group move toward reliance on one another. Option A: Preorientation refers to
the time during which the leaders select members and make plans for the group. Option B: The
initial phase refers to the time during which the members get to know one another, observe each
other, and begin to take steps toward the working phase. Option D: Termination prepares members
for separation.
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